How do writers use direct characterization in a story?

Read the following: (1) liz has become more responsive to her partner's advances since a really beautiful woman moved in next door; (2) unable to accept his desire for other young men, 15-year-old juan immerses himself into his studies; (3) shauntel tells people that her coworker mary dislikes her; though if she were honest, shauntel would realize that it is actually she who dislikes mary; (4) "ben's nasty; he's disgusting," says renee; but renee secretly finds ben attractive. describe the defense mechanism he or she is using.

Sociology of medicine refers to the study of how social factors affect

In what way was family life impacted by industrialization? a. there was a rise in the middle class. b. there was a decrease in the birth rate. c. women were not allowed to work in factories. d. families relied on farming for food supplies.